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Radioactive elements have atoms which emit different types of radiation. The high energy of the radiation destroys living cells and causes a burn. Lower doses can damage internal organs, cause anemia and increase the risk of cancer. The Curies discovered that radiation could also cure cancer and skin ulcers, and developed methods for treating cancer with radiation therapy. Their discovery also led to a greater understanding of how atoms are built up.
Posted on: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 01:52:00 +0000

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